The Mom of the Year

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Clothes Mentor, I’m In Love!

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My husband has adapted very well, with a general acceptance, to my endless string of crushes.  These crushes range in subject from Jesse Pinkman to new TV shows (Orange is the New Black, anyone??) to an incredibly pretty shade of Urban Decay lipstick.  Most recently, my fashion obsessions have been raging, finding exciting territory in StitchFix, […]

Boogying Back to School

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It’s time to head back to school, and I’m teaming up with Boogie Wipes to offer an awesome Back-to-School Giveaway for kids and moms! Three lucky winners will receive a backpack stocked with school supplies (and Boogie Wipes) and a Mommy Clutch – full of everything moms needs (including gift cards!) How to Enter From […]

Knowing and Loving Dr. J

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Thirteen years ago, my husband and I trekked down the aisle.  We started dating a couple years before that, so we’ve been hanging out for a while now.  Not the “Holy cow!  How did they do it?”-married-for-60-years kind of while, but for a while… So I’ve gotten to know him a little bit.  And he’s an […]

A Day in the Kingdom

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Dutch Wonderland‘s tagline of “A Kingdom for Kids” couldn’t be more perfectly fitting.  Upon walking through the castle gates, you enter a land of fairytales-come-true.  There are princesses and dragons (all friendly, of course), kiddie rides galore, a water park, and magic. I still remember going here as a kid and being wowed.  (Most specifically, […]

Happy August!

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I know, I know.  It’s summer.  The days are jam-packed with fun, and will soon to be peppered with a little of the “Holy crap! School is starting!” frenzy. It’s a busy time, and I’m right there with you, trust me.  But listen, don’t let the weeds completely blow over your blog before fall hits. […]

Add a Rug and Deck Chillin’ Is On!

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We moved into our house four years ago and one of my favorite parts is our deck.  Come summertime, we are living out there. All of our meals, “Mommy can’t take any more!  Go outside!” playtime, pool breaks–you name it, we’re there.  In the evening, throw in a light breeze with the rope lighting and cicada rhythms, […]

My Afternoon at the Library

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Earlier this month, I got to hang out at our local library as part of their “Meet the Author” series to share my work in I Just Want to Pee Alone, I Just Want to Be Alone, and You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth.  I have mentioned before how much I love the library, so just […]

Downy to the Rescue!

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I remember the good old days.  The days when we had a “Laundry Day”.  When I would put something in the washer and then actually fold it and put it away within the same 24 hr. period. When there was less constant need for stain stick.  When there was very little, if any urine-frangranced dirty […]

SuperMom Power with Self-Care

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Did you know that International Self-Care Day is July 24?  I’m all for the big holidays of the year, but in my opinion, we should raise the roof for this particular day. Self-care is so very important, especially as a momma.  Caring for young kids is an endless task.  And while I would do anything to […]